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½ Dollar - Elizabeth II Iceland Glacier
2017 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 4.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | ½ Dollar ½ SBD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1977-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Size | 70 × 34 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#224648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Iceland is known as 'The Land of Fire and Ice'. That is because it has both glaciers and volcanoes dotted around the island.A glacier is a large, persistent block of ice. Glaciers only form on land when snow stays long enough in one place to turn into ice. Over years, centuries even, the snow is compressed into thick ice masses.
What's unique about glaciers is their ability to move. They crawl forwards due to sheer mass - like very slow rivers. Although glaciers are persistent, they slowly deform as they flow, creating crevasses, cracks and sometimes beautiful glacier caves!
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the natural beauty of Iceland's glaciers, specifically the Vatnajökull glacier, which is the largest glacier in Europe. The coin's design depicts a stunning glacial landscape with ice caves, glacial rivers, and snow-capped mountains in the background. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side showcases the glacier's breathtaking scenery. This coin is a beautiful representation of Iceland's natural wonders and a great collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or nature-inspired art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar - Elizabeth II (Iceland Glacier) 2017 coin.
